Real Estate Charts of the Week

Friday: Mortgage rates mostly edged higher in the latest week, with the average on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rising slightly to 4.87%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. Full story.

Friday: SHANGHAI—China’s pledge to hugely increase public housing is likely to face problems from property developers and local governments, real-estate executives and analysts say, testing the central government’s ability to offer more affordable housing to its people. Full story.

Thursday: Even as the economy picks up steam, many of the nation’s malls and shopping centers are suffering a hangover due to changing consumer habits and the fallout from a massive building boom. Full story.

Wednesday: Vacancy in apartment buildings fell to the lowest rate in more than two years in the first quarter, setting the stage for fewer choices and higher rent for tenants. Full story.

Wednesday: Fannie Mae is planning to sell a stake in scores of apartment buildings to Related Cos., the New York private real-estate company controlled by Stephen Ross, according to people familiar with the matter. Full story.